Arkansas § 14-51-202 - Qualifications of commissioners.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-51-202 — Qualifications of commissioners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-51-202. Qualifications of commissioners.
The commissioners shall be: Citizens of the State of Arkansas and residents of the city for more than three (3) years preceding their appointments; and Qualified electors of the city at all times during their appointments. No person on the commission shall hold or be a candidate for any political office under any national, state, county, or municipal government or be connected in any way in any official capacity with any political party or political organization. No person as enumerated in this subsection shall be eligible as a member of the board who at the time of his or her election shall hold any office. The commissioners shall be familiar with these statutes, civil rights laws, and all other state and federal public employment laws.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-51-202
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-51-202 cover?
Section 14-51-202 ("Qualifications of commissioners.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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